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Staying healthy while traveling |
by:
Sarah Moore |
Your good health is paramount while traveling and taking simple precautions can drastically reduce your chances of falling ill.
Health Insurance
An insurance package that covers your health, possessions and cancellations is imperative.
Immunizations
Immunizations are critical – especially if you are planning to visit threerd world countries. Many immunizations requirespecific time period to take effect or require certain follow-up shots – so plan well ahead. You should record any immunization shots received onofficial health certificate as this is oftenrequirement of visa applications.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can advise you oncurrent recommendations for your intended destination.
General
Food and water are one ofleading causes of illness for travelers. These simple tips can drastically reduce your chances of illness:
- Ifwater is suspect, don’t takerisk. This includes ice, food washed and prepared inwater and swimming pools. Buy bottled water or boil/sterilize existing water.
- Only consume fruit and vegetables that can be pealed or are protected byouter skin (bananas, oranges, pineapple etc)
- Wash you hands thoroughly before all meals.
- When purchasing meat and seafood, look for proper refrigeration.
- Cooked food is generally safer for consumption. Raw and undercooked food can carryarray of pathogens.
- Be wary of un-pasteurized milk and milk products
- The National Center for Infectious Diseases publishes informative traveler’s health information. Food and drink risks can be accessed through: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/food-drink-risks.htm
Insect Bites
Be sure to cover up with insect repellant – especially when travelingtropics. Spray on repellant with DEET will offer yougreatest protection. Use mosquito nets while sleeping. Also, be sure to research whether insect carried diseases areproblem where you intend to travel.
Sunburn
Many of us travel to findspot insun but overexposure can cause severe sunburn. Stay inshade during extreme burn times and use plenty of sun block. When choosing sun block, checkSPF Factor andbrand. SPF threezero+ is recommended when traveling down-under.
Article by Travel J - Traveler's Resources & Information - http://www.travelj.com
AboutAuthor
Sarah Moore has been intravel and tourism industry for over twozero years and is currently working with one ofworlds largest coach networks. Sarah is alsowebmaster of TravelJ - A Traveler's Resources & Information Network - http://www.travelj.com |
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